The end of Alclad 2

[colin m]

Whilst he's normally a lacquer advocate, he said these were the best water based ones around.

Thank you Andrew, I'll have a look at that when I get home.

Molotow Liquid Chrome

I did once use one of their pens. It worked maybe twice then became quite mat instead of chrome. £6.00 down the drain !

and for me have the edge over MRP for finish.

Now that's interesting. I think MRP are quite brilliant. So these should be good.


Again thank you everyone for your input.

[Ian M]

I am trying Vallejo model air metalics, not totally alclad quality but pretty good.

OK the Chrome and the Brass are pants.
Personally I think it a good thing that Mig is running with Alclad. It makes them easier for us in Europe to get hold of them. I do love them but the smell is a bit ott even with a mask and extractor.

[yak face]

As said previously Vallejo metal color is very good colin , easy to use and a lot more hardwearing than vallejo model air metallics . Ive used them quite a bit for natural metal finishes and find they take a fair bit of handling

[PaulinKendal]

I did once use one of their pens. It worked maybe twice then became quite mat instead of chrome. £6.00 down the drain

Yeah, the pens are a temperamental delivery system for a useful medium. If you get it in a refill instead of a pen, it can be painted and sprayed conventionally.

[outrunner]

I have one of those pens, handy for very small bits, often thought about buying a refill after I saw a video of a guy using it to spray with.

Andy.

[Flip]

The Alclad paint is now made by HR Hobbies in Norfolk UK. We now have the privilege of paying £3.99 for 30ml compared to £3.99 for 60ml Alclad when it is the same recipe.
Coupled with previous site posts regarding the demise of Humbrol enamels, I started experimenting with other brands available from the shop.
I also had a bad phase (check the site) with trying to airbrush enamel paints and getting demoralising results.

I have since tried the Tamiya lacquer paints - the shop has the full range. I must admit I am completely captivated by them. The coverage and colour saturation are really good. The finish is absolutely superb. The metallics are stunning. In my personal opinion they are much easier to use than the Alclads (and others). In short, I would wholeheartedly recommend them.

A couple of things to remember: only apply in multiple very thin coats and clean down with lacquer thinners (don't use white spirit).

Kind regards,
John

[colin m]

The Alclad paint is now made by HR Hobbies in Norfolk UK

I think things have moved on Since the HR Hobbies phase.

I have since tried the Tamiya lacquer paints

I've used a couple of Tamiya paints in the past and liked them, Tamiya lacquers is something I hadn't considered. Good idea.

[Ian M]

Now that Mig has taken them on, they are now cheaper for us in EU as the government ransom is no longer in place...

[Komedy]

The Alclad paint is now made by HR Hobbies.....

Having got some stuff from them last year, sorry to see the HR Hobbies operation now seems to be over

I have since tried the Tamiya lacquer paints

As quite a few on here will testify, if you are prepared to invest in, or already have a good ventilation unit, Lacquers are the way to go
While I have not tried the Tamiya Lacquers, I find their colour range limited, my go to are S.M.S and MRP.

[colin m]

Now that Mig has taken them on, they are now cheaper for us in EU as the government ransom is no longer in place...

Well every cloud has a silver lining.